Creeping Thistle Zucchini Bread (vegan)

Ingredients

• 1 cup applesauce

• 1 cup creeping thistle leaves

• ¾ cup brown sugar

• 1 ½ cups flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp baking powder

• Pinch of salt 

• 3 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp nutmeg

• ¼ tsp cardamom

• 1 cup zucchini, grated

• ¼ cup almond milk

• 2 tsp pure vanilla

• 1 cup walnuts or pistachios 

Prepare the Thistle Zucchini Bread

1. In a blender, combine creeping thistle leaves and almond milk. Blend until mixture is smooth and no lumps. Add applesauce and continue blending until mixture turns into a liquid.

2. In a bowl, combine sugar, baking soda, baking powder, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom.

3. Add Creeping Thistle puree, zucchini and vanilla. Once thoroughly mixed, fold in nuts.

4. Grease the bottom and sides of a bread pan and pour batter in.

5. Bake at 350℉ for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick can be inserted into center and come out clean.